THE BEST Smoked Baked Beans - How To

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Baked beans are a BBQ side dish staple. Nothing goes better with a perfectly grilled burger than a spoonful of slightly sweetened, slow smoked baked beans loaded with bacon and a slight jalapeno kick.

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INGREDIENTS

6 slices thick cut peppered bacon (halved)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
3 jalapenos (or 1 green bell pepper for less heat) (seeds and stems removed, diced)
2 28 oz cans pork and beans
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (links to my favorite homemade sauces are in the recipe notes)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons molasses

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F using any mild or fruit wood. I really like pecan with this recipe.

Preheat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Cook the bacon pieces for 2-3 minutes per side. Long enough to render fat, but not long enough to crisp thoroughly.

Remove the bacon pieces to a plate with a paper towel on top so they can drain. Leave the bacon grease in the pan and add the onions and jalapenos. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they have softened and the onions are slightly translucent.

Pour the cans of beans (liquid and all) into the pan. Add in the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and molasses. Stir to combine.

Place the slices of bacon on top of the beans and head out to the smoker.

Smoke, uncovered, for about 3 hours, or until nearly all of the fat has rendered from the bacon and the beans have thickened up nicely. Remove from the smoker and serve while warm.

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[thomasputt]

This is always my go-to recipe for these beans. They are the best..

[jackwest]

I made this yesterday and it was the best recipe for smoked baked beans I've ever tried. I omitted the peppers and added three smashed cloves of garlic during the onion cook down, and I also added a diced tomato when mixing in the beans and other ingredients. The result was wonderful. I also scaled the recipe down by 1/2 (didn't need two giant cans of beans) and took them off the smoker after two hours and kept them in the oven at around 200 degrees to make room for the corn on my smoker. Fantastic!

[michaelrogers]

This bean recipe was awesome! It was a huge hit at a potluck on our lake here in Michigan. Thank you! P.S. Your burnt ends made with Chuck roast was excellent as well! Thank you!!❤

[jdavidm]

I've been searching for my Go-To BBQ beans recipe. The search is over! These beans are fantastic! I've made them 3 times in the past month for social events and 4th of July parties and everyone loves them. I've shared your YouTube link with many friends already. And yes, the thick sliced bacon on the top is a crowd pleaser. Keep an eye out for the bacon hoarders! LOL Thank you for sharing.

[britney]

I made these for supper today. They made me happy. Thank you, Hey Grill Hey.

[ronandloisgraham]

I just made this today. I sometimes try various recipes from different you-tube channels to find the one I like the best. This is the first BBQ bean recipe I have done and I won't be trying any others. I will make this one again and again. It was delicious. I am only feeding 2, so I cut the recipe down. I added the jalapeño last because wife doesn't like heat. Just before putting on grill, I put a third in another cast iron skillet with yellow bell pepper for the wife. Mine got the jalapeño. This was better than any of the ones you can buy, I can't say enough about it. Thanks for sharing with us. Ron

[chevyguyid]

That looks delicious! Add a pan of smoked Mac-n-cheese and a rack of ribs to go with them, mmmm

[jermelpurse]

I’m new to the channel not new to grilling and smoking. Those beans are one of the first recipes. I will be trying once it warms up here in Michigan. It’s almost 0° on Christmas morning so I won’t be cooking them today but in the future, it is on.

[bluelarry]

Honestly, I think you are one of the (if not the most) talented bbq personalities in media.

[Doug]

Great recipe. I love your videos. You have some of the best videos on smoking food. Keep smoking! My wife saw the finished product and said, Now there is someone who knows how to make baked beans, with bacon.

[baddriver]

someone that cooks like I do.... "eyeballing it"....lol. Awesome beans! Gimme a slice of Texas Toast and a bowl!!

[DavidYarber]

My wife makes the best beans I've ever had, but I must say, these look fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[felixff]

Love the way you explain everything, just plain simple easy to understand . Love your recipes and your videos you’ve got a great personality!

[stevekalil]

Wow, the bacon looks so tasty on top..I’m definitely going to try that, thanks for sharing your recipe!

[user]

Really nice cook, looks mouth watering delicious.
You're one of a few Smokers who use Molasses??? I love Molasses and use it in my backed beans, on iron skillet corn bread and mop sauces.
Blessing's for you & your family. Thanks Chuck

[thatbobusguy]

I found this recipe on Google in I guess what was a blog, lol. I've been doing beans this way for almost 2 years. Everyone always loves them and requests them every cookout. Thank you for this fantastic recipe!
Although, I do the whole process in a pan then transfer everything to an aluminum pan for the smoker.

[alanpadgett]

Just finished a 3hr cook with this delicious!!👍🇺🇸

[TheNecronacht]

Or.., OR.., do 6 more strips of bacon fully cooked and chopped added to the beans to cook for more porky goodness 👍

[michaelmattichiii]

You know, I will definitely try this recipe.Lots of rave reviews. Thank you for sharing.

[idahobackyardbbq]

Hey There ! We made this today as a side for our 4th of July dinner, we made it with your Easy Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork recipe and let the pork drip into the beans as it smoked...Soooo Goood ! Thanks!